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Evening Star, Volume VIII, Issue 2471, 17 January 1871, Page 2

Resignations,— ft is notified that Messrs William Gisborne and N. Ledru have resigned their seats in the ftegisly.tive Council. Journalistic. —With its next issue the Oamaru Humid will cease to exist as a separate paper, it having been purchased by the Times, with which it will in future be incorporated, Exemptions from Postage,' —We notice by the last Gazelle that newspapers published in the Colony are exempt from postage when forwarded to athenaeums, mechanics’ institutes, hospitals, public libraries, and lunatic asylums. The Volunteers.—We call the attention of the Volunteers to the Brigade Orjer fixing the days on which Colonel Harrington, Inspector of Volunteers, will inspect the various yompamfis in Dunedin and the country districts: We hope our Volunteers will keep up their reputation by jfcjieir attendance at drill and rifle shooting; ' The district prize filing will commence to-morrow moiling.

Princess Theatre. Considering the unfavorable weather, there was a very 1 u-ge attendance at the Princess’s last evening, when “After Dark” was presented for the first time. It is but rarely that the opportunity of witnessing so interesting a drama is here afT irded, and it very seldom happens that a piece is presented in so satisfactory a manner, ami is so well received on a first night. “After Dark ”is undoubtedly one of the most sensational of the many sensitional dramas of Mr D:on Boucrcanlt; and while tiie dialogue is polished, the incidents crowd up; n each other naturally, culminating in the most effective dramatic situations. Such a piece so well represented should secure a good run, and have the effect of replenishing the managerial coffers. The scenery is almost entirely new. and painted by Mi- J. S. AVillis in his usually excellent manner. Indeed, a great treat is now offered at the Princess Theatre, of which the public will no doubt fully take advantage.

,Sailing Match. —The North-East Harbor sailing match took place on Saturday last. A good number of settlers and their families asscinbLd to witness the start, which was made at 4 p.m., five boats starting in the race—Mr Clearwater’s Banshee, Mr Winton’s Pioneer, Mr Edward’s Alma, Mr Peterson's El Basaio, and the .'aval Brigade’s pinnace. Mr E. B. Cargill acted as starter. A good start was effected by all the boats except the El Baccio, which fell off on the starboard tack, and took the ground before her crew had time to wear her. She was, however, soon got under weigh again, and rounded the red beacon at the end ot the training avail before the Banshee. The boats rounded the beacon in the foTowing order: —Pinnace, Alina, Pioneer, El Baecio, and Banshee. After rounding the beacon it was a beat to windward against a strong tide and heavy sea, which caused the crows of the pinnace and Alma (being open boats) to keep two hands baling nearly the whole way back. The Naval Brigade’s pinnace took the lead at the start and maintained it throughout, winning by 55 minutes. She was well handled by her crew, cons sting of Sub-Lieut. Grant (iu.< charge), P.O. Creagh, and Gunner Tainc. Ihe crew of the Alma also deserve the greatest credit for the skilful manner with which they sailed her, The time was as follows ; - Naval Brigade s pinnace, 2 hours 15 minutes; Alma, 3 hours 10 minutes ; Pioneer, 3 hours 12 minutes ; Bnishee, 3 hours 42 minutes; El Baccio, 3 hours 50 minutes. The El Baccio, a cutter yacht recently imported from Timaru by Mr Mackenzie, was expected to win this race, and Inn), she not met with the accident she would have made a much better show.

The Dunedin Naval Brigade will muster for Adjutant’s parade, this evening, in front of the Custom House, at half-past seven o'clock.

It is announced by advertisement that Mr W, H, Reynolds will address the electors at the Mission House, Russell street, this evening, at half past seven : ; at the North Dunedin Drill Shed, tq-monw evening, at;■even: and at the Masonic Hall, on Thur day evening, the 19th instant - , at seven o’clock.

A meeting of representatives from the Total Abstinence Societies of Otago, avill ■ lie held in the Athenivsu-m, to-morrow after-; noon, to take steps for the better organisa-, tion of the movement in Otago, the formation i of a league here, someAvhat similar to the United Kingdom Alliance, or the Scottish Temperance League of the old coiuitry. We understand mpst of the societies in the • country wil| be represented, and it is to be hoped that the proposed, effort \vill be successful.